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A Case Report of Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathic Pain Treated with Oriental Medicine

  • Cho, Jung-Hyo (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Mi (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Hee (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Oh, Young-Seon (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Cheol-Jung (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • Received : 2010.08.31
  • Accepted : 2010.10.20
  • Published : 2010.11.30
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Abstract

Objective: We present a case of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain with the aim of driving further study evaluating the effectiveness of Oriental medical treatment on patients with neuropathic pain. Method: We prescribed Bogijetong-tang (BJT) two times a day and performed acupuncture and moxibustion once a day over one month of hospitalization. Laboratory tests were performed twice a month during this period. To evaluate the therapeutic effect, Total Symptom Score (TSS) or Visual Analog Score (VAS) was examined at intervals of 7 days. Result: Laboratory data showed no abnormal signs compared with those of initial examination. The patient's subjective symptoms were rapidly relieved within one month. Also, the sums of TSS scores (upper limbs/lower limbs) decreased from 13.64/7.32 to 3.32/3.32 points, and VAS scores (upper limbs/lower limbs) improved from 19/10 to 6/8 points. Conclusion: This case presents a possibility that Oriental medical treatment may offer potential benefits (from an approach aimed at relieving of pain) for patients with chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.

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